Survival Is Not Assured: The Life of Climber Jim Donini by Geoff Powter Paperbac

Description: Survival Is Not Assured by Geoff Powter Jim Doninis groundbreaking journey to the top: tragedy, redemption, and a Patagonian peak at age 74 FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A bold and full account of a remarkable climbing life, exceptionally well told..."--Yvon Chouinard Jim Donini has been an icon of American climbing for the past 50 years, pushing the boundaries of alpine ascents around the world and inspiring generations with his achievements. In Survival Is Not Assured, award-winning author Geoff Powter dives into Doninis remarkable life story, exploring his groundbreaking climbs and his tumultuous experiences both on and off the rock. From the tragic death of his best friend in a car accident to his integral role in the Yosemite "Valley Uprising," Doninis life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but his spirit of resilience and determination has been unyielding. Through personal interviews and never-before-shared stories, this authorized biography examines the life and legacy of this iconic climber, providing an inspiring and thought-provoking look at an American legend. Author Biography Geoff Powter is an experienced climber, writer, and adventurer from the Canadian Rockies. He served as editor of the Canadian Alpine Journal for 13 years and has won 13 National Magazine Awards. Powter has authored several books, including Strange and Dangerous Dreams, which won the Jury Prize at the 2006 Banff Mountain Book Festival and was adapted into a radio series. His most recent book, Inner Ranges, won the Climbing Literature Prize at Banff in 2019 and the National Outdoor Book Award in the US. He has also hosted the Voices of Adventure interview event at the Banff Mountain Festivals for 25 years. Review This is a beautifully written book that pulls at the heart and lifts up the spirit. Like all great books, I finished reading and wanted more.--Barry Blanchard, author of The CallingThis is one of the best reads of climbing and exploration literature, and of the complex psychology that drives adventure. Powter has accomplished the remarkable feat of compassionately revealing an exemplary and charismatic mountain life that is also filled with terrible tragedies and very human complexities. Powters skill, and willingness, to explore both sides of the story is a humane victory for both the writer and his subject.--Sharon Roberts, psychoanalyst, lifelong adventure travelerWriting a biography of a living climber is fraught with peril. Both Geoff Powter and Jim Donini deserve medals for their bravery in tackling the most difficult and important aspects of a life so complex and remarkable. Most impressive is their delicate dance in pursuit of trust and truth. Powter uses all of his skills as a writer, a climber and a psychologist to produce this muscular, yet sensitive volume, his best yet.--Bernadette McDonald, author of Alpine RisingA bold and full account of a remarkable climbing life, exceptionally well told...--Yvon ChouinardA deeply human portrait of an alpine climbing legend that extends well beyond Jim Doninis visionary ascents and ventures into more complex terrain: the layers of beauty, tragedy, and purpose in a remarkable life.--Kelly Cordes, author of The TowerJim Donini is a wild mountain lover and a legitimate legend for all he has achieved, and his remarkable story is written right into his skin. In its deep folds, you can read all the great peaks and the deep valleys he has had to cross. He has never taken the easy way: when he sets off from base camp, he always leaves with the heaviest backpack and looks for the most challenging route, and he always has the biggest smile on his face. Many climbers his age retire from the game and settle for telling stories of things they once did, but this is never Jim: He is still out there, exploring and dreaming, often showing the way to partners half his age. Spend just a little while with Jim and you can see why he connects so well with the new generations of climbers: because under that wise old skin, there is still a wild boy who imagines towering walls, long, cold leads, and big storms, and still knows what those mountain moments bring. For anyone who wants to understand what it takes, and what it can cost, to have the fullest mountain life, this book is a wonderfully compelling, insightful and honest guide.--Thomas HuberPortraying such a complex and iconic personality as Jim Donini is a daunting task, but Geoff Powter pulls it off with grace, powerfully combining his skills as a writer, climber, and clinical psychologist. He takes us along on a wild journey, both physical and emotional, to understand his subject. Reading this book feels like listening to intimate conversations as Powter encourages his interviewees to dig deep, revealing the many facets of Doninis character and the triumphs and tragedies of his life.--Maria Coffey, author of InsteadPowters account of an extraordinary persons extraordinary climbing life is vivid and acute. More moving still is his morally complex exposé of how the intoxication and solace offered by climbing can change the course not just of a single persons life, but the lives of all of the people around them. This book is a great, totally unique achievement.--David Smart, author of Royal Robbins Details ISBN1680515373 Author Geoff Powter Pages 272 Publisher Mountaineers Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781680515374 Format Paperback Imprint Mountaineers Books Subtitle The Life of Climber Jim Donini Audience General Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2024-05-22 US Release Date 2024-05-22 DEWEY B We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161465382;

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